Fabiola quinqueferella

Walsingham, 1881

Fabiola quinqueferella is a small in the Oecophoridae, described by Lord Walsingham in 1881. The is to California, with limited published documentation beyond its original description. As a member of the concealer moth family, it likely exhibits the compact body form and folded-wing resting posture characteristic of Oecophoridae.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Fabiola quinqueferella: /fæˈbiːəʊlə kwɪŋkwɪfɛˈrɛlə/

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Distribution

California, United States.

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Taxonomic history

Described by Thomas de Grey, 5th Baron Walsingham in 1881, a prominent British entomologist who conducted extensive collecting in North America.

Observation data

The has 17 observations recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting it remains rarely encountered in the field.

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